Episode 041: Rethinking Church Pt. 1 with Steve Barker

Show Notes

Intro music: Ventura Tyler Bates

Featured Music: New Rose The Damned

Hi Pilgrim,

Steve Barker

Steve Barker was a occupational therapist turned full time Christian minister, and now a full time OT again having journeyed out of the traditional church structure.   Regular listeners to Beyond the Pale know I have some serious reservations and questions concerning church structure.

I blame Steve Barker…just kidding…well, not totally

Steve used to live here in Hong Kong and would keep me sane over frequent coffees in my office as we processed our faith together back in 2012-2013.  Steve was one of those guys who not only helped me understand about the nature of grace but would often provide the “push back”  I need when I’m wrestling though an idea.

As you can see over the next two episodes Steve is doing some wrestling as well.  Among other things and as one of things he shares today, he’s  learning how to see “grace” not as a theological endpoint to camp on but a catalyst to a freer way of interacting with and loving those around him.

Get ready to journey out with Steve Barker!

Peace,

Steve

iTunes description: Former church pastor Steve Barker sits down with Steve & Tammy to share how he left the “Sunday morning church” in order to find church in the life and people around him.

Show Index

5:50- God’s “clear” Biblical model?

11:15- How “no manipulation” changed everything

17:58- It’s all about relationship

21:03- The current system ain’t so bad

29:28- Tammy’s thoughts on leaving church

37:22- Releasing control

40:59- New thoughts on “grace”
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